Motorcyclist killed in rural East County semi gas truck crash
SAN DIEGO — A motorcyclist attempting to pass a semi gas truck near the San Pasqual Valley area was killed in a crash Friday, authorities said.
The collision occurred at 2:44 p.m. on San Pasqual Valley Road, Officer Robert Heims with the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) said in a news release.
According to law enforcement, a 36-year-old man was riding a BMW R1250 motorcycle traveling westbound on San Pasqual Valley Road when he tried to pass a semi gas truck on a sharp turn.
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The motorcyclist lost control of his motorcycle, hitting a large rock and then colliding with the gas truck, per SDPD. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police confirmed alcohol was not a factor in the crash.
Anyone with information related to the above incident is encouraged to call the listed
Command handling the investigation or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.
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